Christian Yelich To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday. Yelich was able to take batting practice on Tuesday and was hitting homers- so he's certainly progressing well in his recovery from a back injury. Manager Craig Counsell said that his return date is still to be […]

Yadier Molina Gets Day Off Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Brewers. Molina is getting a breather in the midst of an 0-for-8 stretch with three strikeouts in his last two games, though fantasy managers should be patient with the veteran backstop, who had compiled three hits and four RBI […]

Omar Narvaez Activated From Injured List Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, as expected. Narvaez hasn't played since April 30- though his return was imminent after he was able to ramp up his activity well. The veteran backstop has recorded a .972 OPS with three homers and 11 RBI in 22 games […]

J.T. Realmuto Dealing With Non-COVID Illness

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (illness) did not test positive for COVID-19, though he is dealing with an illness. The Phillies placed Realmuto on the COVID injured list out of an abundance of caution. Manager Joe Girardi noted that in any other year, the veteran catcher, who has a slight fever and a stomachache, would […]

Didi Gregorius Not In Thursday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals. It's not entirely surprising, as Gregorius was forced to leave Wednesday's game with right elbow stiffness, and there was always a chance he could miss a couple of games. Nick Maton will start at short and bat eighth.

Jarred Kelenic Officially Called Up

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was officially called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, as expected. Kelenic, the number-four overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, hit .291 with 23 homers and 20 stolen bases in 500 plate appearances in 2019. The 21-year-old got off to a fast start at Triple-A in 2021, recording 10 hits in […]

Corbin Burnes Reinstated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes has been reinstated from the injured list and will start Thursday's game against the Cardinals. Burnes missed two weeks after testing positive for the virus, though he was asymptomatic and able to keep himself in good shape. He has been incredible through five starts, posting a 1.53 ERA with […]

Jesus Aguilar Hits His Daily Homer On Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar hit yet another home run, his third in three games, in Wednesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Marlins began this series on Monday, and Aguilar has hit a home run in every single game of the series. He has nine home runs, all of which have come on […]

Yimi Garcia Collects His Sixth Save

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia picked up his sixth save of the season on Wednesday. Garcia came in to protect a 3-2 lead and pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and recording a strikeout. Garcia and the Marlins were saved by a nice play from first baseman Jesus Aguilar, who caught a well-hit line […]

Michael Kopech Will Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader On Friday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa announced on Thursday that pitcher Michael Kopech will draw his third start of the season in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Kopech has mainly pitched out of the bullpen, but has made two starts this season. He has looked dominant in both roles […]

Nick Madrigal Absent On Thursday's Lineup Card

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal is getting a routine day of rest versus the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Madrigal is having a nice season with a .295 batting average and 11 RBI, but he has been in a bit of a funk with five hits over his last 23 at-bats. Madrigal doesn't offer […]

Yasmani Grandal Resting After Long Night

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will sit on Thursday afternoon versus the Minnesota Twins. Grandal has been off to a sluggish start this season, but has begun warming up with two home runs and four RBI in his last two games. Grandal has drawn his fair share of walks this season with a .717 […]

Yermin Mercedes Out Of Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the Minnesota Twins. Mercedes has been the waiver wire pickup of the season and it's just a routine day off. Mercedes hasn't slowed down since starting the season 8-for-8 and is hitting .376 with five home runs and 21 […]

J.T. Realmuto Placed On COVID-IL, Andrew Knapp To Start

The Philadelphia Phillies placed star catcher J.T. Realmuto on the COVID reserve list and recalled catcher Rafael Marchan from Triple-A. Backup Andrew Knapp will get his second straight start behind the dish on Thursday afternoon versus Washington. Realmuto took a seat on Wednesday night with knee bruise, but now it appears he'll be out a […]

James Kaprielian Earns First-Career Win At Fenway

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed one run across five innings pitched to earn the win Wednesday at the Red Sox. Wow, was this a great result for the rookie left-hander as things almost completely fell apart for him in the first inning. Boston had the bases loaded with no one out and it […]

Jake Diekman Picks Up The Save At Boston On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman pitched a scoreless ninth inning to preserve the win Wednesday at the Red Sox. Diekman recorded two punchouts, but also gave up a long, loud fly-ball that was barely contained by Fenway Park's spacious right-center field. The A's bullpen has been impossible to predict this season, but Diekman has […]

Trevor Larnach Collects First Major League Hit

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach notched the first hit of his Major League career in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox. Larnach stepped up to the plate as a pinch-hitter in the top of the ninth inning- and ripped a double off of White Sox closer Liam Hendriks. The first hit of his career was […]

Luis Arraez Scores And Drives In A Pair Wednesday

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez had a productive day at the dish despite his team's loss to the White Sox on Wednesday. Arraez collected a pair of hits, runs scored, and RBI in the 13-8 loss. The 24-year-old now has three hits since returning from a concussion- and he is technically riding a four-game hitting […]

Hector Neris Nails Down Save In Tenth Inning Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris retired all three batters he faced to earn his seventh save of the season on Wednesday. Neris was able to pitch around the automatic runner on second base while picking up a strikeout in the extra-inning victory. Neris hasn't been dominant, but he's been getting the job done as […]

Jorge Polanco Collects Fourth Straight Multi-Hit Game

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's defeat at the hands of the White Sox. Polanco singled in the second inning, then rapped another base hit for an RBI in the sixth. The switch-hitting infielder now has nine hits, four of them for extra bases, […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard Wednesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz collected his ninth home run of the season in Wednesday's 13-8 loss to the White Sox. Cruz got every bit of a Dallas Keuchel fastball in his first at-bat of the game, sending it 423 feet into the left-center seats at an exit velocity of 106.7 MPH. Wednesday's game […]

Josh Donaldson Drives In Three

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Wednesday's 13-8 loss to the White Sox. Donaldson brought the Twins right back into the game with his two-run single in the third inning, then later added another RBI with the game out of hand. Two of his three batted balls on the […]

Jeff McNeil Expected To Return To Lineup Friday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (leg) is expected to return to the Mets' starting lineup on Friday when the Mets face the Tampa Bay Rays on the road. McNeil exited Tuesday's game against the Orioles with a cramp in his leg. Mets manager Luis Rojas was originally optimistic that McNeil would be good […]

Alex Colome Works Another Scoreless Frame

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome pitched a scoreless frame in a losing effort to the White Sox on Wednesday. Colome hasn't garnered a save chance since being demoted to lower leverage situations, though he has pitched quite nicely. He has yet to allow a run in five innings of work in May with a […]

Brandon Nimmo To Go On Rehab Assignment Before Return

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger), currently on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger contusion, will go on a rehab assignment before he returns to the team. According to manager Luis Rojas, the Mets want Nimmo to face competition before returning. It was originally believed Nimmo would return to the Mets […]

Kevin Pillar Remains Red Hot In May

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 with a two-run triple in the Mets' 7-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Pillar has served as the primary centerfield with Brandon Nimmo (finger) on the 10-day injured list. With Wednesday's performance, Pillar is now hitting .341/.357/.585 with two home runs and seven RBI in […]

J.A. Happ Shelled In Loss To White Sox

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ had his worst outing of the season in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox. Happ pitched just 3 1/3 innings, allowing nine earned runs on nine hits while striking out three batters compared to a pair of walks. The White Sox jumped on him from the beginning, scoring a […]

Dominic Smith Heating Up At The Plate

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the Mets' 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Smith, who has struggled at the plate to start the season, is now beginning to get hot. With Wednesday's performance, he raised his slash line to .250/.295/.356 to go […]

Jeimer Candelario Doubles In Return To Lineup

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup as he was feeling side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine shot. He returned to the lineup for Wednesday's game and helped the team defeat the Kansas City Royals 4-2. He went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run and an RBI. Candelario […]

Andrelton Simmons Dealing With Ankle Inflammation

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) was lifted from Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with right ankle inflammation. Jake Cave came on to replace Simmons in the sixth inning of the game after Simmons had gone 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. Simmons is being considered day-to-day and it doesn't appear as […]